Trader Joe’s has issued a nationwide recall for regular and organic raw walnuts because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, a potentially deadly foodborne pathogen.
Free Trader Joe’s Walnuts Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one developed symptoms of salmonella food poisoning after eating Trader Joe’s raw walnuts, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit against the manufacturer and we can help.
Raw Walnuts Recalled Over Salmonella Risk
March 17, 2015 - The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) [1] announced today that Trader Joe’s Company is recalling regular and organic raw California walnuts from locations nationwide after tests revealed the presence of Salmonella bacteria. Salmonella can cause life-threatening infections in children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. For otherwise healthy individuals, symptoms of salmonella food poisoning may include diarrhea, vomiting, fever and abdominal pain.
Which Products are Affected?
Trader Joe’s walnut products included in this recall:
Trader Joe's Nuts Raw California Walnut Pieces – 16oz
- UPC Code: 00373685
- Best By Date: 12/2015
- Lot number: GU4345
Trader Joe's Nuts Raw California Walnut Halves & Pieces – 16 oz
- UPC Code: 00943338
- Best By Date: 12/2015
- Lot numbers: GU4346, GU4349, GU4356
Trader Joe's Nuts Raw California Walnut Baking Pieces – 16 oz
- UPC Code: 00519342
- Best By Date: 12/2015
- Lot Number: GU4350
Trader Joe's Nuts Raw California Premium Walnut Halves – 16oz
- UPC Code: 00519328
- Best By Dates: 12/2015
- Lot Numbers: GU4343, GU4344, GU4351, GU4352
Trader Joe's Organic Raw Walnut Halves & Pieces – 12oz
- UPC Code: 00586627
Best By Dates: OCT 15 2015, OCT 16 2015, OCT 17 2015, OCT 20 2015, OCT 21 2015, NOV 17 2015, NOV 18 2015, NOV 19 2015, NOV 20 2015, NOV 28 2015, DEC 01 2015
If you purchased any of these raw walnut products, you should discard them immediately or return them to any Trader Joe’s location for a full refund.
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Aurora Walnuts Recall
March 20, 2015: FDA issued a warning [2] today stating that Orange, CT.-based Aurora Products Inc. is now recalling a variety of walnut and trail mix blends because they may be contaminated with salmonella. Products affected by this recall were sold at Martin’s Food Markets, Giant Carlisle Food Stores, Giant of Maryland, and Whole Foods Markets.
Hines Nut Company Recall
April 17, 2015 - Hines Nut Company of Dallas, TX, today announced a recall [3] for walnut halves and pieces over potential salmonella contamination. Affected products were distributed in Texas via Randalls Food Stores. Click here to learn more.
Do I Have a Trader Joe’s Walnuts Lawsuit?
The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Trader Joe’s walnuts recall Lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Salmonella food poisoning cases in all 50 states.
Free Trader Joe’s Walnut Recall Lawsuit Evaluation: Again, if you or someone you know was diagnosed with salmonella food poisoning after eating Trader Joe’s raw walnuts, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a food poisoning lawsuit and we can help.
